Plastic & Polymer

Mica

Mica is a high-performance natural silicate mineral widely used as a functional filler in polymer and plastic compounds. Its unique platy and layered structure enhances stiffness, dimensional stability, thermal resistance, and electrical insulation properties

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Advantages

Key Benefits

Why Mica is the preferred choice for plastic & polymer formulations

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Excellent thermal stability and low heat conductivity

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Improves stiffness, flexural modulus, and tensile strength

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Enhances dimensional stability by reducing shrinkage and warpage

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Superior electrical insulation and dielectric properties

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Improves heat deflection temperature (HDT) in engineering plastics

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Excellent gas and moisture barrier properties

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Enhances surface smoothness, gloss, and pearlescent appearance

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High corrosion resistance and durability

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Good dispersion and processability in polymer compounds

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Suitable for high filler loading without compromising performance

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Improves modulus, wrap resistance, and shrink control in SMC-BMC applications

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Free from crystalline silica and asbestos for safer processing and applications

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Product Grades

Product Grades

Comprehensive range of Mica grades for diverse industrial applications

6 Specialized Grades

Each grade is engineered for specific performance requirements in plastic & polymer applications

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Micron Mica 4010 PY
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Micron Mica 4010 PY

High aspect ratio processed mica designed to improve stiffness, dielectric properties, surface finish, and heat resistance in polymer applications.

Micron Mica 1030
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Micron Mica 1030

Functional white mica grade suitable for improving mechanical strength and dimensional stability in thermoplastic compounds.

Micron Mica 1240
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Micron Mica 1240

Micronized white mica offering balanced reinforcement, thermal resistance, and surface smoothness in plastic applications.

Micron Mica 2080
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Micron Mica 2080

Medium particle size mica grade developed for enhanced stiffness, shrinkage control, and processing performance in polymers.

Micron Mica 4010
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Micron Mica 4010

High aspect ratio white mica grade providing superior reinforcement, electrical insulation, and barrier properties in engineering plastics.

Masterbatch Wire and Cable Rigid & Flexible PVC Filler and Engineering Compound Slip and Antiblocking Additives Automotive SMC-DMC PU FOAM EPOXY INSULATORS Rigid & Flexible PVC Industrial Grade Quality Tested
Plastic & Polymer Application Matrix

Application Areas

Application areas listed against Mica in the Plastic & Polymer application matrix

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Masterbatch
Use Area 01

Masterbatch

Matrix Product GroupMica

Verified in Plastic & Polymer matrix
Wire and Cable
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Wire and Cable

Matrix Product GroupMica

Verified in Plastic & Polymer matrix
Rigid & Flexible PVC
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Rigid & Flexible PVC

Matrix Product GroupMica

Verified in Plastic & Polymer matrix
Filler and Engineering Compound
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Filler and Engineering Compound

Matrix Product GroupMica

Verified in Plastic & Polymer matrix
Slip and Antiblocking Additives
Use Area 05

Slip and Antiblocking Additives

Matrix Product GroupMica

Verified in Plastic & Polymer matrix
Automotive
Use Area 06

Automotive

Recommended GradesMica 1030, Mica 2050, Mica 1240 PY

Matrix Product GroupMica

Verified in Plastic & Polymer matrix
SMC-DMC
Use Area 07

SMC-DMC

Matrix Product GroupMica

Verified in Plastic & Polymer matrix
PU FOAM
Use Area 08

PU FOAM

Matrix Product GroupMica

Verified in Plastic & Polymer matrix
EPOXY INSULATORS
Use Area 09

EPOXY INSULATORS

Matrix Product GroupMica

Verified in Plastic & Polymer matrix
Product Sheet Applications

Applications

Applications listed for Mica in the Plastic & Polymer product sheet

Engineering Plastics – PP, PE, ABS, PVC, PC, Nylon, Styrene, PET, and PBT compounds
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Engineering Plastics – PP, PE, ABS, PVC, PC, Nylon, Styrene, PET, and PBT compounds

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Automotive Components – Interior trims, under-the-hood parts, dashboards, and structural plastic parts
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Automotive Components – Interior trims, under-the-hood parts, dashboards, and structural plastic parts

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Electrical & Electronics – Electrical housings, insulation components, connectors, and appliance parts
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Electrical & Electronics – Electrical housings, insulation components, connectors, and appliance parts

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Packaging Applications – Barrier films, rigid packaging, and specialty packaging compounds
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Packaging Applications – Barrier films, rigid packaging, and specialty packaging compounds

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Consumer Appliances – Washing machine parts, refrigerator components, and durable appliance housings
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Consumer Appliances – Washing machine parts, refrigerator components, and durable appliance housings

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Furniture & Household Products – Molded furniture parts and decorative plastic products
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Furniture & Household Products – Molded furniture parts and decorative plastic products

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SMC-BMC Compounds – Reinforcement for dimensional stability and thermal performance
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SMC-BMC Compounds – Reinforcement for dimensional stability and thermal performance

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FRP & Pultrusion Applications – Profiles, panels, and composite structural sections
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FRP & Pultrusion Applications – Profiles, panels, and composite structural sections

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Cosmetic & Decorative Plastics – Pearlescent and glossy surface finish applications
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Cosmetic & Decorative Plastics – Pearlescent and glossy surface finish applications

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Industrial & Engineering Compounds – High stiffness and heat-resistant polymer formulations
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Industrial & Engineering Compounds – High stiffness and heat-resistant polymer formulations

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Related Product Markets

Markets

Other website markets with a verified Mica product-family listing

Adhesive & Sealants
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Adhesive & Sealants

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Ceramic
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Ceramic

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Rubber
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Rubber

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mica in plastic & polymer applications

Mica acts as a high-performance functional filler in plastics, improving stiffness, dimensional stability, thermal resistance, electrical insulation, and barrier properties. Its platy structure helps reduce shrinkage and warpage while enhancing surface finish, gloss, and mechanical strength in engineering and commodity plastic compounds. It also improves heat deflection temperature and contributes to better durability and processability in polymer applications.

Our micronized Mica grades are available in different particle size ranges to suit various polymer applications. Typical grades include Micron Mica 1240 PY with D50 around 4–5 microns and Micron Mica 4010 PY with D50 around 6.5–7.5 microns. Additional grades such as Micron Mica 1030, 1240, 2080, and 4010 are also available for customized performance requirements in plastics.

Our high purity micronized Mica improves the mechanical and thermal performance of engineering plastics such as PP, Nylon, ABS, PC, PET, and PBT. It enhances flexural modulus, tensile strength, dimensional stability, dielectric properties, and heat resistance while reducing shrinkage and warpage in molded parts. Mica also improves surface appearance, barrier properties, and stiffness, making it highly suitable for automotive, electrical, and appliance applications.

Our Mica grades are widely used in automotive plastic components, electrical housings, appliances, packaging materials, furniture parts, engineering compounds, reinforced thermoplastics, SMC-BMC compounds, FRP pultrusion profiles, and decorative plastic applications. They are suitable for PP, PE, PVC, ABS, Nylon, PC, PET, and polyester-based plastic products requiring enhanced stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional stability.

Our Mica grades provide excellent thermal stability, improved stiffness, higher flexural modulus, enhanced dimensional stability, superior electrical insulation, and better heat resistance. They reduce shrinkage and warpage, improve barrier properties, and enhance surface gloss and pearlescent appearance. The high aspect ratio platy structure also improves mechanical reinforcement, corrosion resistance, and processability in engineering plastic compounds. Additionally, our grades are free from crystalline silica and asbestos, ensuring safer and reliable performance.

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